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Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
UK’s NHS has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, which annually placed 400-500 overseas doctors in British hospitals for skills development, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock struggles to adjust to rapid time zone changes, causing sleep disruption and daytime sleepiness. Exposure to natural light, exercise, and meal timing can help reset circadian rhythms faster.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has doubled to 30% since 1993, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies, with rates rising fastest among young adults aged 16-24.
Full body MOTs – the future of healthcare or a headache for the NHS?
Private full-body health scanning services have surged in popularity, with companies offering comprehensive scans for hundreds or thousands of pounds, but NHS doctors express concerns about overdiagnosis and unnecessary anxiety.
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
The UK has become the first European country to approve Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill by Eli Lilly for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, though NHS availability remains uncertain.
IRBs have a problem. Can North Star’s nonprofit model save it?
A new nonprofit institutional review board called North Star Review Board is challenging the traditional for-profit model of research ethics oversight, arguing that removing profit incentives could better protect human research participants.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for years, marking a shift from traditional insulin-based approaches.
A midwife crosses ‘maternity deserts’ to make a difference for Black moms and babies
A midwife in Alabama travels hundreds of miles to provide care in maternity deserts, where over half of U.S. counties lack hospital-based labor and delivery services, particularly affecting Black women and babies.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced inadequate personal protective equipment during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn in taxpayer money wasted on procurement.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s adult obesity rate has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government strategies over three decades.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s 2,289 cases with five months remaining, marking the highest count since elimination was declared in 2000.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
US private equity firm TPG has acquired Optum UK, which controls electronic patient record systems used by more than half of England’s GP practices, raising concerns about NHS data security and regulatory oversight.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
The NHS has discontinued its Medical Training Initiative, which provided 400-500 overseas doctors annual placements in UK hospitals since 2011, drawing criticism from medical colleges citing loss of international collaboration and concern over workforce shortages.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Everyone’s talking about hormone therapy for menopause. Should I be on it?
Menopausal hormone therapy has gained renewed medical support for treating hot flashes and certain symptoms, but experts warn against claims it serves as a fountain of youth or prevents chronic disease.
Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as ‘ghastly’
Prediction market sites Kalshi and Polymarket now allow betting on clinical trial outcomes and FDA drug approvals, sparking concerns from researchers about potential insider trading and trial integrity.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
UK forecasters predict high UV levels this week as extreme heat approaches. Excessive UV exposure damages skin cells and increases melanoma risk, though some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions, highlighting long diagnostic delays.
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the assisted dying debate should wait until palliative and social care systems are improved, citing the need to fix foundational care infrastructure first.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system faces criticism as families struggle with inadequate support and substantial financial burdens, prompting officials to accelerate an independent review with recommendations expected by summer 2027.
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
East London mental health trust plans £25m in cuts affecting 330 jobs and at least 10 key services, sparking concerns about longer wait times and patients being forced toward private care.
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